Bratislava, July 9 (BNA): His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Action and Youth Affairs, won the World Endurance Championship in Shamorin, Slovakia. in Slovakia.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Nasser bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, captain of the Royal Endurance Team, won the 160-kilometre race, stressing his readiness to compete in the upcoming World Championships in Italy.
Riding his horse “Bullet”, Sheikh Nasser cut the race distance of 7 hours 55 minutes and 42 seconds, followed by Jafar Mirza who rode Calandria.
The Royal Team riders Cecilia and Raed Mahmoud took the fourth and fifth places, respectively. His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa showed his potential, as he finished the 160 kilometer race.
The achievement reflects the interest of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in endurance sport in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the support and follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The Royal Sponsorship has turned endurance sport into an advantage to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain in external competitions in Europe, thus achieving one of the objectives set forth in Bahrain Economic Vision 203o.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa gifted the victory to His Majesty the King, expressing his sincere thanks and gratitude for the royal patronage that enabled Bahrain’s endurance sport to shine in the European Championships.[ionships[ionships
“This victory confirms the royal team’s readiness to participate in the next world championship… The vision has become clear to us after we achieved several positive results in the last period that confirm the team’s readiness and high potential before the world championship.” He said.
Jaafar congratulated the second-placed Mirza, wishing the royal team success in the upcoming races. He expected the 120-kilometre race to be full of challenges, and emphasized the victory of the Royal Team riders and snatching the first places on the podium.
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